• COURSE DESCRIPTION

    This on-demand podcast CE course examines the emerging role of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy and the ethical responsibilities it raises for clinicians. The episode discusses three categories of AI influencing mental health care, including therapy chatbots, generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, and predictive systems used by health systems and insurers. The presenters explore the potential benefits like streamlining administrative tasks alongside risks related to bias, confidentiality, and professional accountability while considering how therapists can maintain ethical standards and human-centered care as AI technologies expand.

  • LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: Briefly describe the three major types of artificial intelligence (‘AI’) currently influencing mental health care including AI therapists, generative AI, and predictive AI; Identify three or more ethical or legal risks associated with the use of AI in therapy practice; List two or more informed consent considerations when artificial intelligence tools are used in psychotherapy practice


    TARGET AUDIENCE & INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL

    This course is intended for psychologists, therapists, social workers, clinical counselors, and addiction counselors. Instructional level: Intermediate





  • HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE

    In order to receive a certificate of completion reflecting the associated CE credit hour, you must:
    #1: Have an active paid Clearly Clinical membership
    #2: Listen to the corresponding course podcast
    #3: Achieve a passing grade on the post-presentation test (the test has up to ten questions and you must earn a score of at least 80%; users can re-test up to three times. After three attempts, users are advised to re-listen to the audio course in its entirety and then subsequently re-test. Psychologists who are seeking CE credit may not be awarded credit if they attempt to pass the post-test more than three times.)
    #4: Complete the requested course evaluation.

    Course elements (including the course audio, post-test, and requested course evaluation) can be completed on a computer or mobile device via your Clearly Clinical account.

  • COURSE FORMAT

    This course contains a one-hour, non-interactive audio podcast which is available for free on all major public podcast platforms, including YouTube, by searching for 'Clearly Clinical'. You can also listen to and download the audio file via our course player. References are available upon request.

  • ACCOMMODATIONS

    If you have special needs or need an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and we will do our best to assist you.

    If reading along while listening is helpful for you, we recommend listening to our podcast on YouTube with the closed captioning feature enabled (to do this, click the button in the YouTube video player with the 'CC' on it).

  • CERTIFICATE ACCESS DETAILS

    Once you've completed the course, your certificate will automatically populate in the 'Certificate' section of your account; it will also be emailed to you. Course certificates will be on file for ten (10) years from date of course completion regardless of a user's paid membership status.

  • COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

    There is no known commercial support for this CE program, and no conflicts of interest for the sponsor, presenter, or content. The instructors have an ownership interest in Zynnyme, a company that provides professional practice management services for clinicians, and references this resource as an optional avenue for further support.

Presenters

Kelly Higdon, LMFT

Law & Ethics Trainer and Private Practice Coach

Kelly Higdon, LMFT, is the co-founder of ZynnyMe and co-creator of The Business School Bootcamp for Therapists, a flagship course that helps therapists in all parts of their private practice journey solidify their business foundation and growth. Kelly, a former clinical supervisor, has been teaching courses related to ethical and legal issues for over 10 years to private practice owners, group practices, and professional associations. When she isn’t coaching or hosting retreats for her clients, you can find her painting, songwriting, or spending time with her family.

Please visit Kelly at Zynnyme.com.

Miranda Palmer, LMFT

Law & Ethics/Outcomes Trainer and Private Practice Coach

Miranda Palmer, LMFT. loves helping therapists bridge the gap between what it takes to be a great therapist who gets great clinical outcomes and what it takes to run a successful therapy practice. She has helped thousands of therapists from around the world make the mindset shifts that allow a more effortless application of marketing strategies that grow a private practice that is not just financially sustainable, but that gets great clinical outcomes. She is also a sought-after presenter on the topic of law & ethics.

Please visit Miranda at zynnyme.com.

Why is Clearly Clinical the nation's premier CE provider?

  • CONVENIENT: All courses are 1-hour podcast episodes, available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, and all other free public podcast platforms

  • AFFORDABLE: We offer quality CE courses through a reasonably-priced membership

  • SOCIALLY-RESPONSIBLE: We make ongoing donations to The Trevor Project for LGBT youth suicide prevention, and have also previously donated to Black & Brown Founders, the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund, Black Women’s Blueprint, Feeding America, and The Center for Reproductive Rights.

  • WOMAN-OWNED & QUEER-OWNED: We are founded and run by Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

  • DIVERSE: We highlight expert presenters from historically-marginalized communities


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